BlackSky Secures Two-Year Gen-3 Early Access Agreement with New International Gen-2 On-Demand Customer Six Months from Initial Contract
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) secured a two-year Gen-3 early access agreement with a new international customer that initiated a Gen-2 On-Demand contract in January.
Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition of Geost, Expanding Its National Security Capabilities with Launch, Spacecraft, and Now Payloads
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the parent holding company of Geost, LLC (“Geost”), a leading developer of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems for national security space missions, from Lightridge Solutions, a portfolio company of ATL Partners.
Gilat Receives a Multimillion Contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense for Advanced Strategic Defense SATCOM Project
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced today that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. Deliveries are expected before the end of 2025.
ICEYE Expands its SAR Imaging Capabilities with the Launch of Scan Wide Mode
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, announces the launch of its newest imaging mode, Scan Wide.
Global Connectivity Gap: India Falls Behind as Switzerland Claims Top Spot
New research from ETL Systems, a global provider of RF distribution equipment for satellite communications, has revealed a striking gap in digital connectivity across nations, with Switzerland topping the latest Global Connectivity Index.
Viasat Unveils HaloNet Capability Portfolio for Near-Earth Communications and Beyond
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today unveiled its HaloNet™ portfolio, a modular set of capabilities with a next-generation connectivity architecture that unifies space and terrestrial connectivity into a cohesive service offering.
Eutelsat and Tata’s Nelco Ink Agreement for Offering LEO Connectivity Services Across India
Eutelsat and Nelco Limited, a Tata Group company and one of India’s leading satellite communication service providers, have signed an agreement to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across the India region.
Rocket Lab Clears Integration Milestone for VICTUS HAZE, Delivering End-to-End Capabilities for Responsive Space Operations
Rocket Lab National Security LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rocket Lab USA (Nasdaq: RKLB) today announced the successful completion of their Systems Integration Review (SIR) for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) VICTUS HAZE mission, part of Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) program, led by Space Safari, in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
VSF Releases Specification for RIST Satellite-Hybrid: In Band Method
The Video Services Forum (VSF) has further enhanced the Reliable Internet Streaming Transport (RIST) protocol by incorporating a new feature, RIST Satellite-Hybrid: In Band Method.
First Next-Gen GEO-Based Missile Warning Satellite Successfully Completes Environmental Testing, On Track for Delivery to Space Force
The first of a new, more capable, more survivable missile warning satellite, designed by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) for today’s highly contested space domain, has successfully completed environmental testing.
AST SpaceMobile Announces Agreement to Acquire Global S-Band Spectrum Priority Rights Held Under the International Telecommunication Union
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, today announced an agreement to acquire global S-Band spectrum priority rights held under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Space Scotland Appoints New CEO as Country Prepares for Orbital Launch
An industry-led body that represents Scotland’s fast-growing space sector has appointed Dr Natasha Nicholson as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process.
Open Cosmos Kicks Off First Rideshare Mission for the European Commission’s IOD/IOV Programme
Open Cosmos - one of Europe’s fastest-growing space infrastructure companies - has signed the first work order contract as part of the In-Orbit Demonstration and Validation (IOD/IOV) programme funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe R&I Programme.
SES Space & Defense Awarded Sustainment Tactical Network Contract to Support U.S. Army
SES’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, has been awarded a five-year Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract, to provide the U.S. Army with COMSATCOM services.
Parsons and Globalstar Pave Way for Commercial Satellite Solutions after Completing Successful Proof of Concept
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, and Parsons Corporation, a global leader in national security and critical infrastructure solutions, (NYSE: PSN) today announced a significant step toward commercial availability of a joint solution that integrates Globalstar’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite capabilities with Parsons’ advanced software-defined communication technologies.
Kratos and hiSky Partner to Enable Kratos’ OpenSpace® and hiSky’s Smartellite™ Solutions to Work Together for IoT and Related Satellite Network Services in Virtual and Cloud Environments
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, and hiSky, a leading provider of industrial satellite communications solutions, announced today a partnership that will enable the delivery of hiSky satellite network services, including Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) as a fully orchestrated capability using Kratos’ OpenSpace® dynamic, software-defined ground system.